Yemen Monitor/ Sana’a/ Agencies:
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that it has recorded more than one million suspected cases of malaria in Yemen since the beginning of 2024.
The UN agency stated, “The deterioration of sanitation services in Yemen has led to an increased risk of waterborne diseases. Stagnant water resulting from floods has created breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of malaria and dengue outbreaks.” – as reported by the German News Agency (DPA).
The organization revealed that since the beginning of 2024, Yemen has reported 1,051,287 suspected cases of malaria and 13,739 suspected cases of dengue fever.
The WHO highlighted that climatic, geographical, social, and economic factors have made the western coastal areas particularly vulnerable. Recent weather fluctuations, including rainfall, Contributed to the spread of infectious diseases, putting vulnerable communities at risk.
